MAPNA RESEARCH CENTER

L#05

MAPNA RESEARCH CENTER

L#05

MAPNA RESEARCH CENTER

Design Frim: Cama Circle | Competition | Frist Place

Role: Collaborate in developing the final design idea, Coordinate the Design Team

Organizer: Mapna Group

Date: 2018

Research buildings represent the fruition of the technological age, an era wherein thought and creativity serve as the bedrock for the progress and prosperity of societies. During this period, scientists and researchers collaborate, harnessing creativity and teamwork to advance scientific and technological endeavors, often seeking sustainable solutions in harmony with nature. These pursuits demand dynamic, creative, and environmentally conscious environments. Consequently, most research buildings are thoughtfully integrated with their surroundings, reflecting technological innovation and forward-thinking. In our design, we have positioned the building in the simplest manner, suspended above the ground, akin to a cube delicately resting upon the rocky terrain of a mountain—a tranquil yet vibrant structure pulsating with fervor and passion.

The heart of the valley is dedicated to public functions, with activities extending late into the evening. Above this, the cube-shaped building is exclusively designated for research purposes, comprising two flat floors adorned with versatile furnishings. These floors are interconnected through a series of meeting halls designed in the form of a ramp. This spatial progression ultimately leads to the rooms on the rooftop, characterized by their unrestricted and fluid form.

Idea

Structural System

Plan -15.00

Plan -7.70

Plan -4.70

Plan -1.40

Plan +2.30 & +5.80

Plan +9.30

Project Affiliates

Principal Designer: Ali Sheikholeslam, Hiva Etemadi

Design Team: Alireza Shahi, Adib Iravani, Sara Jaberi, Norvik Abkarian

Structural Consultation: Farid Arabzadeh

Rendering: ADD Studios